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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lawson take off in such high speed to find William Ford upon Chapin's request?
(a) He really wanted to get Solomon some help.
(b) He wanted to impress Mr. Chapin.
(c) He wanted to show just how fast he could make his mule run.
(d) He wanted to beat the last speed record he set while running his mule into town.

2. How was Solomon able to get directions to Ford's Plantation after his run through the Great Pacoudrie Swamp?
(a) By acting as though he had business to handle there.
(b) By studying the directions of the roads nearby.
(c) By following the direction of the sun.
(d) By looking at a map that he had with him.

3. In general, how did Solomon view slave owner William Ford's position with regard to his views on religion and slavery?
(a) Predictable.
(b) Puzzling.
(c) Understandable.
(d) Firm.

4. How did Merrill Brown and Abram Hamilton treat Solomon while traveling to New York?
(a) They treated him like a hired hand.
(b) With kindness and respect.
(c) They did not speak to him very much.
(d) They treated him in a business-like manner.

5. How did Arthur's life change when the Orleans reached the dock in New Orleans?
(a) Arthur was rescued and was able to return to a life of freedom.
(b) Arthur was stricken with small pox and was no longer able to work.
(c) Arthur was sold to a kind planter who treated his slaves with dignity and respect.
(d) Arthur discovered that his wife and children were gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one word, how could William Ford's overseer, Chapin be described?

2. In one phrase, describe how Solomon perceived William Ford to be of value to him.

3. Why did Chapin send for Ford when he was the overseer of Ford's Plantation?

4. How did Burch react when Solomon first met him and told him that he was feeling sick?

5. How did Solomon view his carpentry work under Myers?

(see the answer key)

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